Is it healthy to replace real food with "meal replacement" powder/ pills?

Question

My brother thinks that it's a smart idea to drink protein powder instead of eating actual food. Now's he's planning to buy vitamin pills instead of eating vegetables. I would like to know if this is in any way healthy? And is it healthy at all to take all those artificial supplements in any situation? Isn't it possible to reach the same goal without changing your whole diet into artificial foods?

Answer 1

its not healthy to eat ONLY meal replacement bars/shakes, I think one a day would be about all you should have, there are some nutrients that they just cant synthesize

Answer 2

Actually meal replacements do work to reduce weight, and some, not all, are very healthy. The brand I used was Shapeworks, I lost 95 lbs in 8 months, and have kept it off for over 4 years now. I am healthy as ever. If he is looking for a good site for healthy meal replacements, here is where I got mine: www.loseweightnow.com/tfward . I also take a supplement to help me get in the amount of vegetables and fruits that I am supposed to have...same site

Answer 3

various stuff I genuinely have tried have been superb. Like spaghetti "sticks" and macaroni. i like my shop's pretzels. they are much extra desirable than any form call. The cereal is okay and the frozen greens are superb however the canned greens and end result are yucky even although i understand for a actuality that agencies like Del Monte and Freshlike lead them to. the medicine like aspirin and ibuprofen are superb, too besides as physique wash and another splendor products. I many times purchase call form stuff whilst it is on sale besides so I stick to my favorites if i will. i could by no potential get any ketchup yet Heinz, although.

Answer 4

Yes in the short term, a month or two.